Podcast appearances and mentions of sabina read

Long tenure sounds like a good thing - until it starts holding your business back. Here’s what I learned when I stopped treating it as a badge of honour. In this Quick Win, I’m joined again by clinical psychologist Sabina Read to unpack the hidden downside of long staff tenure. I share how high tenure at Inventium was quietly stalling innovation, what finally shifted my thinking, and why I now see shorter tenure as a healthy sign of growth. Sabina and I discuss: The hidden shadow side of long tenure Why fresh thinking often gets ignored by legacy voices How old experiences can kill new ideas before they start Why newer team members often bring better solutions A mindset shift that helped me reframe turnover Key Quote “If it’s happening at Inventium, where we talk about innovation every day, it can happen anywhere.” Listen to the full episode with Sabina here. Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You could be trying your hardest to build psychological safety - and still be getting it wrong. Here’s why just one person feeling unsafe can quietly unravel your entire team. In this Quick Win episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Sabina Read to unpack one of the biggest leadership mistakes I made last year: misunderstanding how psychological safety really works. We talk about how uneven safety erodes trust, and I share the exact tool my team now uses to make sure we catch culture issues early - before they snowball. Sabina and I discuss: Why psychological safety must be universal, not just widespread The ripple effect of one team member feeling unsafe How safety gaps shift conversations into private whispers The ritual we now use to track team health every 6–8 weeks Why we focus on what’s working - not just what’s broken Key Quote “If just one person doesn’t feel psychologically safe, that can do a lot of damage to the whole level of trust within the team.” Listen to the full episode with Sabina here. Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and author Kate Halfpenny joins Sabina Read to share her raw and unflinching story of divorce, remarriage, midlife reinvention and love in the face of addiction. Drawing from her memoir Boogie Wonderland, Kate speaks with courage and candour about the grief of divorce, the challenges of raising children through separation, and the unexpected struggles of her second marriage when addiction surfaced. With warmth and humour, she reflects on what it means to honour love even as relationships change, and how resilience, honesty and connection can carry us through life's toughest chapters.This is not just a conversation about divorce or addiction – it's a conversation about what it means to be human, to stay open when it would be easier to shut down, and to find hope in the places we feel most alone.

So many of us strive to find that ‘perfect job’, but once we get there, do we run the risk of having it become our sole focus, to the detriment of everything else in our lives? I asked my very close friend Sabina Read to join me on a deep dive discussion into work and identity to try and get to the bottom of this. Sabina is a clinical psychologist, regular contributor on 3AW and co-host of the popular podcast Human Cogs. Sabina and I discuss: Why having an occupation that aligns with our personal identity is a good thing If having a personally aligned career can lead to a lack of balance An easy way to identify if you are letting your vocation swallow your sense of self Listen to the full interview with Sabina here. Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property is often the biggest asset in a separation – and one of the hardest to navigate. Should you sell the family home? Can you afford to stay? How do you avoid costly mistakes when emotions are running high?In this episode, host Sabina Read is joined by Evan Thornley, Co-Founder and CEO of Longview, and Jules Hewitt, Head of Customer Success at Agent Select, to unpack the complexities of property division during separation and divorce.Together they explore:The impact of soaring property prices on couples deciding whether to separate.Mistakes to avoid when buying or selling under pressure.How to find the right real estate agent (and what questions to ask).Strategies for staying on the “capital growth train” post-separation.The pros and cons of renting or “rentvesting” as a transitional step.Practical resources and tools to make better property decisions.Whether you're separating, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to future-proof your financial wellbeing, this episode is full of expert advice and practical tips to help you approach property decisions with clarity and confidence.

Who wants to be led by someone who’s burnt out? That’s the question I asked myself in 2024 - and why I kept pushing through and pretending I was fine. Until everything nearly broke. In part two of this interview, I’m back with psychologist and friend Sabina Read to unpack how I came out the other side of the hardest year of my professional life. We talk about what finally pulled me out of burnout, how I rebuilt trust inside Inventium, and the ripple effects of radical transparency. I also reflect on the shadow side of long tenure, the cost of silencing my instincts, and the surprising moment I knew our culture had truly shifted. If you’re leading a team, facing change, or quietly wondering if you’re the problem - this episode is for you. Sabina and I discuss: The shift that helped me rebuild confidence after burnout Why tenure can quietly sabotage growth and innovation How I nearly missed a 7-figure opportunity (and what changed) The difference between radical transparency and oversharing What helped our team go from fractured to thriving Why metrics matter - but they’re not enough The cost of hiding how hard things really were Key Quotes “Hope is not a strategy - but that’s what I was relying on.” “If just one person doesn’t feel psychologically safe, that can do a lot of damage.” “Radical transparency means being honest in a way that serves your team.” Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I got leadership wrong in 2024. That’s how I started a newsletter earlier this year that scared the hell out of me to publish. In this episode, I share what happened - and the high cost of indecision, fear, and people-pleasing. Today, I’m turning the mic on myself. I’m joined by psychologist and friend Sabina Read to unpack the personal and professional fallout of the hardest year I’ve had as a leader. From delaying redundancies to clinging to hope, to letting fear and likability steer my decisions - I share the choices I regret, what I learned from them, and how I’m showing up differently in 2025. Sabina and I discuss: Why I refused to consider redundancies (and what it cost) How fear, not strategy, drove my biggest decisions The freeze response I didn’t realise I was stuck in What my therapist told me that sent me into a spiral How psychological safety broke down on my team - and what we do now to protect it The cultural check-in we do every 6–8 weeks to catch small issues before they explode Why listening deeply matters more than making the “right” decision How I started letting go of the need to be liked Key Quotes “Hope is not a strategy. But that’s what I was relying on.” “I had a very high need to be liked—and that was making me a really bad manager.” “You can’t rest on your laurels with culture. It takes conscious work.” Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often expect separation to be marked by conflict and disconnection - but what if it didn't have to be that way?In this heartwarming and honest episode of The Separation Guide podcast, psychologist and host Sabina Read sits down with Jane and Matt Martino - former partners who chose a different path. Married for 12 years and separated for eight, they share how they put the needs of their three boys at the centre of every decision, even when it wasn't easy.From co-parenting holidays and family dinners to welcoming new partners into the fold, Jane and Matt have redefined what it means to be a family post-divorce. Their story is a testament to the power of communication, intention, and mutual respect.Whether you're navigating your own separation or supporting someone who is, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that breaking up well is possible - and that love and laughter can still live in the space where marriage once did.

In the fast paced, work focused world we live in, is hitting burnout now just inevitable for all of us? Last year I suffered from intense burnout and hit an all-time work low. One close friend who helped me through this period was Sabina Read, a psychologist, regular contributor on 3AW and resident psychologist at Seek. It was on one of our regular catch-up walks that I confessed my experience of burnout to Sabina, and it was her advice and understanding that helped me work through it. Sabina and I share: A mindset approach that could help you recover from burn out What you can do to prepare yourself so you can get through burnout easily Whether or not it is possible to avoid burnout Listen to the full interview with here. Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the signs a relationship has run its course - and how can you tell the difference between natural relationship challenges and something more? In this heartfelt and insightful episode, psychologist and host Sabina Read speaks with accredited divorce coach Bev Berelowitz about the deeply personal and often painful decision to separate.Bev shares her own experience of leaving her marriage, and the wisdom she's gained from supporting others on their separation journeys. Together, they explore the power of trusting your gut, the role of fear, how to know when you've done “enough” to try to make it work, and how to reframe separation as a courageous, values-based choice rather than a failure.Whether you're feeling stuck, wondering what's next, or supporting someone who's struggling, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. And with 25% of those who come to The Separation Guide for help experiencing some sort of violence or abuse, it is a very real barrier to many trying to leave relationships. In this episode, White Ribbon Australia Acting Director Dean Cooper and Coordinator of Counselling Services Zoe Hughes join host Sabina Read to shed light on the many types of violence and abuse happening in Australian homes. With some practical tips for how to find help and navigate a safe path through, for both women and men, this episode is a vital resource for anyone who finds themselves - or someone they know - trapped in an abusive situation. It also discusses available help for potential perpetrators who may realise that their behaviour makes others feel unsafe, but don't know what steps to take to make a change. Along with a call out to society at large to take note and speak up when they witness acts of disrespect. As we learn in this episode - not all disrespect leads to violence, but all violence begins with disrespect. As the number of Australian women who have died at the hands of male violence reaches 24 so far this year, this is a vital conversation that needs to be had - and heard.For more information about how you can help make a change this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, visit The Separation Guide's I Care About Conflict campaign at https://icareaboutconflict.com/

When asked to describe yourself, is one of the first things you mention your job? Why do so many of us form such a strong connection between our identity and our work? And more importantly, is that actually healthy? To explore the complex relationship between self-identity and work, I'm joined by my good friend Sabina Read for another thought-provoking conversation. Sabina is a clinical psychologist who shares her expertise weekly on 3AW and through her popular podcast "Human Cogs." In this episode, we dive into crucial questions about work identity: How to tell if your job is consuming too much of your sense of self Practical strategies to create healthy boundaries between work and identity If having a personally aligned career can lead to a lack of balance How to identify if you are letting your vocation swallow your sense of self 1 simple step you can take to make sure your job doesn’t define you entirely I found Sabina's positive take on work-identity integration particularly fascinating, as it offers a counterpoint to concerns I've personally wrestled with. Whether you're deeply aligned with your career or seeking more separation between who you are and what you do, this conversation offers valuable insights for navigating your relationship with work. Key Quotes: “I don’t know where Sabina starts and psychologist ends.” “If you’re doing that kind of work and your energy feels depleted. I don’t know if I call that identity alignment with your job. I call that work-aholic.” Connect with Sabina via her website, instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our modern workplaces, is suffering from burn out now simply a matter of when, rather than if? For a slightly different episode, I’m joined by Sabina Read to discuss my own personal experience with burn out and how you can manage it if it hits you. Sabina is a distinguished Australian psychologist who makes regular appearances on Radio 3AW's Afternoons program, works as SEEK's Resident Psychologist and co-hosts the top-rated podcast Human Cogs. This is a dive into the world of burnout so you can understand why it happens, what influences it and how you can survive it. Sabina and I share: The signs of incoming burnout that many of us miss The external factors that can cause you to burn out Sabina’s tips on what you can do to avoid burnout The very specific thing that helped me recover from burnout Key Quotes: “This is not something you wrap in a bow and neatly take forward so you never burn out.” “We do need to differentiate burn out from exhaustion.” Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabina Read is filling in for Denis Walter whilst he is on holidays. Listen to the full show here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrologist Rose Smith from Absolute Soul Secrets joins Sabina Read to do predictions for calls by using their star sign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Crowe, Professional mentor, mindset and leadership coach joins Sabina Read to talk about his job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and 3AW favourite Shannon "Lady of Stain" Lush joins Sabina Read to provide advice to listeners on how to get rid of the most troublesome stains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Zantuck joins Sabina Read to talk songs that give you goosebumps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Harris joins Sabina Read for talk the latest TV and Movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty Fields joins Sabina Read to ask the BIG questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ines Rio, GP from the Australian Medical Association and Chair of the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network joins Sabina Read to discuss Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Elliot, alcohol mindset coach joins Sabina ReadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabina Read is filling in for Denis Walter whilst he is holdiays. Listen to the full show here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Di Francesco, Director of Gradi Group, Owner of 400 Gradi and Chef joins Sabina ReadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Ward from drive.com.au joins Sabina Read to answer all your motoring questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Buckley, Collaborative family lawyer with Vista Mediation and Mediator from The Separation Guide joins Sabina ReadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warrick Brown from Greville Records in Prahran joins Sabina Read to discuss all things vinyl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Owens joins Sabina Read for his regular Simon Says segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Zantuck joins Sabina Read to take the listeners back to the 1980's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabina Read is filling in for Denis Walter whilst he is on holidays. Listen to the full show here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Preston, food journalist, cookbook author,and TV personality joins Sabina Read to discuss planning the perfect New Years Eve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Zantuck joins Sabina Read to ask anything you can think of that starts with two letters that he provides. Tonights letters are S and M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Tardio joins Sabina Read for his regular segment to see what is "in his head".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty Fields is the Delutionist and he joins Sabina Read to share unusal information he has found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigel Williamson from Nigel's Animal Rescue joins Sabina Read to chat all things animals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrologist Rose Smith from Absolute Soul Secrets joins Sabina Read to do predictions for calls by using their star sign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jana Christodoulou from the Reach Foundation joins Sabina Read to discuss her work with young people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and 3AW favourite Shannon "Lady of Stain" Lush joins Sabina Read to provide advice to listeners on how to get rid of the most troublesome stains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gianne Ficatas, Vet at Boronia Vet Clinic and Hospital joins Sabina Read for all things Pet Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Harris joins Sabina Read for talk the latest TV and Movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris O'Connor, author of 'You don't need a Weatherman, Bob Dylan for Beginners' joins Sabina Read to talk Bob Dylan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian James Liotta joins Sabina Read to talk the power of laughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Ward from drive.com.au joins Sabina Read to answer all your motoring questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Suke from Suke and Associates joins Sabina Read to talk all things legal matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Trimboli is a Listening expert and he joins Sabina Read to talk about deep listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabina Read is filling in for Denis Walter whilst he is holidays. Listen to the full show here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Sabina Read sits down with Arabella Feltham, Separation Consultant at The Separation Guide, to explore how men can navigate separation with strength and support. They discuss: Staying out of conflict and prioritising health The importance of support networks Why men are often blindsided by separation news Managing grief, anger, and mental health challenges Practical advice for FIFO and emergency service workers Discover tools and resources to regain control and move forward. Don't miss it!

Positive Co-parenting over the holiday season In this episode, Lisanne Iriks of the Co-Parenting Institute talks with Sabina Read about creating a positive co-parenting environment for your children during the holiday season. Whether the separation is relatively new or you are tackling your first Christmas as a separated family, Lisanne shares some ways to manage the emotions and changes to traditions over this time. She shares how to give yourself and your children a positive experience, creating new rituals for the future.

Today's guest is Sabina Read, psychologist, human behaviour expert, speaker, facilitator, mentor and media spokesperson. Sabina is on a mission to help you become the architect of your life. Through lived experiences and decades of study, Sabina shows you how to take your struggles, fears and anxiety, and work through them so that you can feel empowered, connected and equipped for whatever life throws at you. Sabina is a wealth of knowledge who takes widely studied psychology-based concepts and makes them easy to understand so that you can integrate them into your own life. What to expect in this episode: - Sabina's story and how she became a psychologist - What is an empath and how to protect your energy if you are one - Understanding your own learnt behaviours and patterns - Knowing how to fill up your own cup - Navigating interpersonal relationships, whilst maintaining your own energy and looking after yourself - How to teach your children to be emotionally intelligent - What Sabina does for her mental health Sabina shares so many practical tools you can implement today. We got so much out of this episode and hope you do too. A note from us: We have decided to take a pause on podcasts and meditations, and so today will be the last new episode for a little while. We want you to know that we are here and still completely dedicated to helping you take charge of your mental wellbeing. We have so much free content backlogged for you to visit, including hundreds of free meditations and podcasts you can listen to here: https://www.eqminds.com/podcasts/eq-minds-recharge-your-mental-health Connect with Sabina Read: https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinaread/?originalSubdomain=au IG: @sabinaread Connect with Chelsea: www.eqminds.com IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Hello Lifers, We are back from holidays, Britt had her Invisalign stolen and Laura flashed her boob in Fiji. It's good to be back!  On today's episode we are talking purpose anxiety - but before we do we unpack the whole Jonah Hill saga and the Leaked texts from his ex. We ask the questions when does setting boundaries in a relationship look more like coercive control? Have you ever felt as though you have no idea what you want to do with your life? Or what brings you purpose or meaning?Perhaps you have an idea of what that purpose is, but you feel as though you're not achieving it,  Joining the podcast today is Sabina Read. Sabina is a psychologist, speaker and co-host of the Human Cogs podcast, and today we are talking about purpose anxiety. Sabina helps us unpack where we get a sense of purpose from and how it's probably not what we think it is.  We speak about: The difference between seeking validation and seeking purpose, The different aspects of life that you can get purpose from; it's not just career, a soulmate or parenthood, Privilege being intertwined with 'purpose' How much our 'blueprint' from when we are a kid impacts us You can check out all of Sabina's stuff here and her podcast here! If you have an accidentally unfiltered, your most embarrassing story, please send it on it to life uncut podcast on Instagram hereJoin us on tiktok Or join the facebook group here Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.